The video draws inspiration from films like Paris, Texas and Insignificance , the latter influencing scenes featuring reversed explosions.
Broken Strings - song and lyrics by James Morrison ... - Spotify The video draws inspiration from films like Paris,
Directed by Micah Meisner and premiered on November 17, 2008, the music video visually mirrors the song's destructive emotional arc: Released in December 2008 as the second single
"Broken Strings" is a soul-stirring ballad by British singer-songwriter James Morrison, featuring Canadian artist Nelly Furtado. Released in December 2008 as the second single from his sophomore album, Songs for You, Truths for Me , it remains Morrison's most commercially successful track. The duet is celebrated for its vulnerable vocal performances and the seamless harmony between Morrison's gravelly soul and Furtado's distinct pop tone. Themes and Composition Produced by Mark Taylor, the track builds from
The singers express pain and regret, acknowledging they "love each other a little less than before" while trying to hold on to the last traces of their bond.
Produced by Mark Taylor, the track builds from a subdued acoustic opening into a dramatic, soaring climax. The Official Music Video